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Jan 1, 2011
A sweet story of forbidden love that manages to spin the whole "family-members" deal without raising the question of "incest," as the uncle and niece concerned aren't actually blood related. (He's the stepbrother of her father, and 7 years older than her.)
Story - 7/10 The story is good, though not unique because it is the whole forbidden love thing. The romance also starts with immediate "love at first sight," which felt unrealistic and rushed. After that, though, the pace was great. They have a great relationship and it managed to keep my attention even though there were not huge conflicts. A very satisfying ending, as
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Art - 8/10 Adorable characters and great detail. A little messy and crowded at times, but overall very fine.
Character - 8/10 There aren't many characters other than the main two, but they're interesting and well-developed, so their relationship will captivate you. The heroine is a little cliche, but it works well in the story.
Definitely worth a read. Lots is crammed in to 13 chapters, though I wish it were longer.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 1, 2011
The premise of this manga is interesting, but I was very disappointed in the end. Every aspect of the manga was weak. It was all there, and it had such promise, but it all just crashed and burned after the first few chapters and never got better.
Story - 5/10 simply because the whole saving a mafia member thing and relocating to Hong Kong is interesting if not unique. However, after that, I got nothing from the plot except for an abusive, possessive male lead taking advantage of the weak female lead. Over and over again it happened, with no development in either of the main
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characters. There were a few plot twists along the way, but honestly they were predictable and uninteresting. Everything still revolved around the main pair and their dysfunctional relationship. The ending is a nice twist, but that's about all I can give it.
Art - 4/10, the way the people were drawn just felt off. Necks were too big and so they looked thuggish, the faces in profile views were oddly proportioned, and the girls have that awful Barbie look with Lolicon faces, tiny frames, but massive boobs. Most of the scenes lacked careful background and detail, though a few large spreads were drawn out nicely. The art did get better in later chapters, but still, it always felt off to me. Plenty of smut throughout, too.
Character - 3/10 Least favorite part of the whole manga. There was NO real emotion between the two leads, just an awful case of a brute getting away with being awful to the weak lead simply because he's hot. It's basically Stockholm Syndrome. The sideline characters are actually pretty interesting, with a cross-dresser and a conniving rich girl, but they get so little time compared to the prolific main pair that it barely matters.
I almost don't know why I put up with 50 chapters, except I will give it credit for being addicting. You want to know what happens next, even though you know it's not very good anyway.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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Dec 22, 2010
I was caught very much by surprise by this manhwa. Brother/sister relationships are very tricky to get right - they usually come off super-cliche-forbidden-love, so terribly trite that it's just unbearable. So I usually stay away from brother/sister for that reason. However, I thought I would give this one a shot, and I'm glad I did. It's incredibly twisted, psychological, and moving - it's like it's the darker side of love, not to mention forbidden for more reasons than just "we're siblings." The characters have so much more than that going on between them.
Story - 9/10 because it's purely character-driven and the characters are amazing.
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There's also a big twist at the end that I won't spoil, but it really explains a lot of the characters' twisted motivation and ties the whole story together really nicely with a lot of poignant symbolism. The ending is also just... shocking. Just wait. It won't be what you think.
Art - 9/10, beautiful on so many levels. My only criticism would be that faces look similar. But they're all so gorgeous it almost doesn't matter. Every scene is drawn with loving detail, very beautiful. The extra drawings at the beginning were some of the prettiest I've ever scene... On a very specific note, I love the eyes. So much!
Character - 10/10, the characters of this manhwa are incredibly well-developed and unique. Se-Wah and Se-Joon mirror each other in a way that's at once disturbing and intriguing. All of the characters, at some level, have a darker side that emerges in the most powerful ways at the most dramatic of moments, and it really makes you catch your breath.
Overall, just a fantastic psychological drama. Lots of mystery and romance too, but it will definitely make you think about the truth of love. When is it acceptable, what defines love, what is society's influence on love. Really, really intense.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Dec 21, 2010
I usually read shoujo manga, so it was the title of this one that drew me in. I thought it would be some sweet story, you know, with all the typical "everlasting love" etc. etc. etc... Boy, was I wrong. And I'm glad I was. I don't have much expertise in action-packed manga such as this, but I devoured this manga like no other.
PLOT: I gave a 7/10 only because I'm probably just too dense/read too fast to really GET the plot. I'm used to character-driven stories, so reading this one with an actual outside plot was different for me. But I caught enough
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of the main story without working too hard, and it was intriguing and left me hungry for more. I just wish it had been made a little clearer at times, like who was working for who and why.
ART: Beautiful artwork, and the action scenes are about the most intense, breathtaking scenes I have ever witnessed. I was also very impressed by the character designs. They were unique and consistent (not to mention gorgeous) and the diverse nationalities of the characters made for an interesting overall feel to the art. The only reason I don't give it a 10/10 is because there were a couple chapters where it was like there was a different artist, the art was very subpar in a few chapters and I don't know why, but it was distracting. There were also the occasional colored pages, which were nice but because of the nature of the manga, not very "colorful" anyway.
Character: Outstanding, 10/10. I love the characters. For being a plot-driven manga, what really makes Until Death Do Us Part stand out from other action mangas is the characters. Mamoru - so badass you can't help but love him. Not only that, but he also has quite the interesting psyche, and he's hard to figure out. Not to mention a really twisted, unique past. Haruka - at first she seems pathetic and scared (well, she is twelve) but she's adorable all the same. And her growth throughout the series is just incredible to watch. She gets almost as badass as Mamoru in some places. Not to mention the relationship between the two develops very deeply and smoothly, realistically; it's not a weird romancy lolicon at all but a deeper story about what really connects people. All the supporting characters are also dense and diverse. You'll get really invested in them all.
Overall, definitely worth reading, but only start if you've got ample time on your hands!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Dec 12, 2010
What an incredible manga. I devoured all I could find in one sitting. At the beginning, the plot seems ordinary at best, mysterious guy protecting a poor and innocent girl? I've read TONS of mangas like that. But Dengeki Dadisy is different.
First of all, the art is stunning. I don't think I've ever seen more beautifully drawn characters; they really are gorgeous, and I'm reading more of this mangaka's work simply to savor the beautiful drawings. Not a single detail is ever missed.
As for the storyline, there's a unique spin to the protection storyline - "Daisy" is a text friend to Teru, so they've never
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really met... or have they? Daisy's always kind, but he's a computer hacker? What kind of person is he - kind or evil? Teru wrestles with all these issues in a very realistic, endearing, and enthralling way. She even has to tackle many of them herself - she's not just your typical innocent and naive heroine. She makes some difficult realizations about herself and her greatest friend that are truly unique and admirable.
The story doesn't only focus on their relationship, however. There's so much more to the plot - a whole cast of characters with their own distinct, unique personalities and backgrounds, a mysterious fake Daisy hacker that threatens Teru's very life... It will keep you turning pages till the very end. I'm desperate for more chapters!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Dec 12, 2010
A pretty decent shoujo/smut manga. I liked the premise, and the characters are unique and well-developed. I don't really understand how Onohara and Kyousuke ended up married, but... however it happened, it puts them in some very interesting situations x3
It's different in that the girl is the one more actively trying to seduce her husband. His obliviousness is quite amusing, though I imagine if it goes on for many more chapters, it'll get annoying. I haven't been able to read the whole manga yet, but I thought it deserved a review all the same. The plot so far isn't much more than the relationship between
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these two, but it's quite interesting and comedic.
The art is stunning - well-designed characters (Kyousuke is adorable!) and none of your typical stick-skinny manga girls. These are women! Also, there are TONS of beautiful colored pages; way more color than I have seen in any other manga, and it's such a treat. Definitely lots of ecchi scenes.
Overall, a fun read. I hope I can find the rest of the chapters soon!
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Dec 12, 2010
I am really enjoying this manga so far, though unfortunately I haven't been able to find all the chapters yet, so I haven't quite finished it. But it's worthy of a good review.
The storyline itself is pretty typical for a fantasy/shoujo, but the characters and the style make this manga really stand out. It was such a joy to read. Lots of really witty and laugh-out-loud moments, and at the same time I'm on the edge of my seat, dying to know what happens next. The relationship between the two main characters goes through an interesting and surprisingly realistic arc, never once letting you forget
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that it's a romance story but starting from a very different place then most shoujo manga. The circumstances around their relationship, and all the magic in that world, are all very unique.
Art is also extremely gorgeous. Beautiful large scenes and some of the most gorgeous characters I've ever seen.
Definitely worth the read. A well-told story with unique and engaging characters and lots of eye-candy art.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Dec 12, 2010
A mediocre manga at best. The storyline is too cliched without anything extra added to make it stand out from every other teacher/student shoujo manga out there. The characters are so stereotypical that even though it was only 10 chapters, I almost didn't want to finish reading it.
The art is okay, but something always bothered me about the eyes. Other than that, no real complaints about the art. This manga's downfall is just its sheer unoriginality.
I just don't like how this manga began with their relationship already happening, and then never really explained HOW it happened, because based on their characters their relationship is
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just so unrealistic. And nothing they did in the manga served to make me rethink my position that there was just no reason they should be together. If the manga had offered some deeper insight into their personalities that displayed their deeper bond, or showed how they were really drawn to each other, and why they belong together - I would have been very impressed. But none of that happens. Because of that, I just don't get attached to the characters at all.
Instead, we get just a typical hot-jerk-rich-guy and sweet-innocent-girl and other than that there's just not much to say. There's a little conflict in the form of family, but again, the stereotypicalness of it all was just overwhelming. Not really worth reading, in my opinion.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Dec 12, 2010
There's really not much to say about this manga that can't be inferred by its description. It's a oneshot, so there's just really not enough room for a deep plot and character development. But Maji Love manages to create a sweet short story that is engaging, though not unique (and not entirely plausible, but I won't post spoilers).
The characters are likable, though again, not unique. The art, at least, is excellent. Cute and fun and detailed through the end. A little ecchi at the end as well, which works well with the story, implausible though it is.
A worthy read, for sure, but nothing
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special. I feel like there could have been definitely potential if the characters were taken father, but the ending is satisfying nevertheless.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Dec 12, 2010
I was impressed by this manga contrary to my expectations - I thought it was just going to be another typical shoujo story, and in a lot of ways, it is pretty cliched - older guy with young innocent ward, tension and comedy ensues... But I actually rather enjoyed this manga. I found a level of depth in the characters and an interesting enough plot that kept me reading avidly until the end. I wish it were longer!
The art is really lovely. All her characters were designed thoroughly and attractively, and the backgrounds and big scenes were detailed without being distracting. Very nice to look
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at, and it helped the story move along as well.
What really sets this manga apart is the characters. Unlike most shoujo stories of this length, the main characters have distinct personalities and pasts. There are really only three main characters, not a huge cast, but the those three are plenty enough to keep you interested. Mikuni is sweet and little naive in her love for the mysterious, gorgeous, and popular Chiho.Their relationship is kind of unrealistic and sudden, but cute; Chiho obviously cares about her. And for a while, Mikuni's very happy with him, and it's a sweet relationship between classmates... until Nishizono comes in and complicates things as Mikuni's guardian.
The relationships between these three are really well developed and expressed. I was impressed by how much character development and realism the mangaka managed to fit into so few chapters. Nishizono's character gets unique and special attention that I really appreciated.
Overall, a short shoujo read, but a very good one nonetheless!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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